I want to believe

I want to believe that the world is fair,

I really, really do

I want to believe that people care

I want to believe that, too.

But I look around and lose all hope

Because I know that this is not true.

I want to believe we could live in peace

I really, really do,

But that fades into a distant hope

With these senseless wars that politicians pursue

New wars break out, and none seem to cease

So I know that it's not true.

I want to believe that the world is just

I really, really do,

But these days you don’t know who to trust

Everyone has their own selfish point of view

Too few people try to do what’s right

So I don’t believe it's true.

I want to believe there is hope

I really, really do,

But with each day, nature finds it more challenging to cope

We sit back and say, “If only we knew,”

It may already be too late.

I want to believe, but tell me, is it true?

Till next time,

Calvin